Annie's Place is a testament to the power of a single vision, born from the depths of the founder's unwavering compassion. Today, it stands as a beacon of hope - a sanctuary where safe, quality childcare transcends the barriers that once kept parents from the life-saving healthcare they so desperately needed. Since 2014, this remarkable organization has blossomed into a shining example of nonprofit excellence, setting the gold standard for visionary thinking and unwavering dedication. Its journey embodies resilience and determination, mirroring the very struggles of the families it serves. To meet the needs of its clients, Annie’s Place offers the following programs.
Annie's Place at Parkland
In fall 2020 to respond to an overwhelming need, Annie’s Place on the Parkland Health campus opened. Annie’s Place provides high-quality, evidence-based educational childcare services, child play therapy and family resource services Primarily working with children ages 0 to 6, during summer and school breaks, Annie’s Place will help families with children up to age 12.
All services are provided at no cost. Because we understand how scary a health crisis can be, not only for the patient but especially for their children, programs at Annie’s Place are trauma-informed, evidence based and focused on ensuring children have a safe space to express their fears about their parents’ health journey.
Since 2020, Annie’s Place at Parkland has empowered 1,249 families to attend over 9,752 medical appointments and provided care for 1,557 unduplicated children over 59,470 service hours.
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Play Therapy
Play Therapy is one of the most researched children’s counseling services with benefits for a variety of services. This program assists children with learning to express emotions and modify behaviors, address emotional and behavioral concerns related to a parent’s medical condition, and help children learn about a loved one’s diagnosis. To date, Annie’s Place has served over 894 unique children through its Play Therapy program.
Annie's Place At Home
Annie’s Place’s first program, At-Home, provides full-time, in-home nannies at no-cost to families who are experiencing a severe medical situation.
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Annie's Place Weekend Care
Hospital workers also have access to the Center on weekends or in emergency situations that would otherwise prevent them from working. When the expansion is complete, they too will have all-week access.
Providing childcare to low- to middle-wage earning healthcare staff makes it possible for Annie’s Place to fully serve those who need medical care. If hospital employees cannot make their shifts because of a lack of affordable and available childcare, then patients cannot receive the quality care that they need. [AH1] Just as patients cannot focus on health and treatment if they are worried about their children, healthcare providers cannot provide the highest level of care if they are concerned about their child’s care.
The mission of Annie's Place is caring for children so families can access healthcare.
Unrestricted general operating support is the most impactful gift that you can offer. It ensures that all services are possible and can continue at a level of uncompromised excellence.
At Annie's Place, we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates diversity, both among our employees and the families we serve. Our executive leadership team is comprised of a Caucasian, African American, and a Latina, reflecting the demographics of our clients.
As an employer, we know different backgrounds and perspectives create a stronger, more creative, more loving environment. We want all of our employees to feel valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work. We are proud to provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
As an organization that serves and celebrates families of all types, we support all families regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation or disability.
Organization name
Annie's Place
other names
Mommies In Need Inc.
Causes
Social Services
Operating Budget
$3,000,000 - $9,999,999
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, Native American, Other
BIPOC Leadership
Neither/None
Address
2900 Live Oak Street